Adam Blade
WWKC
Why for the Wiz?
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2013 NBA Offseason |OT| Already Planning for the 2014 Offseason
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Why for the Wiz?
You take this trade and fucking run if you're the Bulls.
LegendofJoe
Member
If Grunfeld goes for that trade he truly is mentally challenged. Someone should tell him that Deng is an UFA at the end of the season and that giving up a number 3 pick for someone you could sign at the end of the season and give up nothing is about as sensical as playing basketball with a helmet.
Future PhaZe
Member
Ninja Scooter
Member
Because Wizards.
That can't be true...right?
friskykillface
Banned
lol Wiz at trying to get Deng
do this instead
Pierce for the #3 pick then Pierce forces a buy out and goes to the Clippers
;p
Wiz are dumb
do this instead
Pierce for the #3 pick then Pierce forces a buy out and goes to the Clippers
;p
Wiz are dumb
I'm actually really looking forward to this draft. Not only because this will probably be the last lottery pick that OKC has for quite some time, but because we're probably gonna see some hilariously bad trades.
5 teams are trying to get that last piece to contend for a chip.
20 teams won't get appreciably better or worse with what's available in this draft and are looking to trade their pick if the right offer comes along.
5 teams are desperately trying to get in prime tanking position for 2014.
OKC has the 12th, 29th, and 32nd picks. I'd be surprised if we don't make a trade at some point. I actually think we're dark horse contenders to get KG and Pierce.
OKC gets: KG, PP
Boston gets: Perk, 12th pick, 29th pick, PJ3
Who says no? And yes, I think the Czzz are the only team that would take Perkins.
5 teams are trying to get that last piece to contend for a chip.
20 teams won't get appreciably better or worse with what's available in this draft and are looking to trade their pick if the right offer comes along.
5 teams are desperately trying to get in prime tanking position for 2014.
OKC has the 12th, 29th, and 32nd picks. I'd be surprised if we don't make a trade at some point. I actually think we're dark horse contenders to get KG and Pierce.
OKC gets: KG, PP
Boston gets: Perk, 12th pick, 29th pick, PJ3
Who says no? And yes, I think the Czzz are the only team that would take Perkins.
Hasphat'sAnts
Member
Perk has zero value.
They'd have to amnesty him.
They'd have to amnesty him.
That's not happening.
And while he definitely sucks, he has value to a team that wants to tank this season. Czzz are blowing it up, and it was well-known that Rondo was devastated when they traded him.
Let me dream, motherfuckers!
Future PhaZe
Member
It's shocking how in bed some of these journalists are with certain FO types.
To push an article like that is just...it's ESPN so I shouldn't be surprised, but my god.
To push an article like that is just...it's ESPN so I shouldn't be surprised, but my god.
Hasphat'sAnts
Member
lol.
I just question the wisdom in getting somebody solely for the purpose of amnestying the dude when they could amnesty PP and get more out of it. ;o
LegendofJoe
Member
I feel ya Gondo, I expect to see an onslaught of trades in the next few weeks.
If Ainge is smart he'll dump everyone and try to tank for next season with Rondo, Green and a pu-pu platter as their roster.
Czzz fans are smart enough to realize that one year of tanking can be worth it, especially when there are 4-6 legit All-Star type guys in next year's draft. Hell, the Bobkittens and Cavs have been tanking for 3-4 straight years in anticipation of a draft like 2014.
Hasphat'sAnts
Member
Got season tickets and box seats to sell yo.
Can't make it that obvious. At least till Christmas.
While they should get something out of KG and PP, they need to at least hold out for more than a late lottery pick.
Black Mamba
Member
The CBA says no.
PP and KG are like $30 million. To make a deal you have to shed well over $20 mil.
LegendofJoe
Member
God I hope next year's draft is as good as advertised. *fingers crossed*
You're right.
They should hold out for a late lottery pick, the 29th pick, Kendrick Perkins, and Perry Jones III.
Presti's a wizard, no worries here.Black Mamba said:
Psychological Intellect
Banned
He sure is. Made an all nba MVP candidate disappear.
The real wizard took Harden.
And it's simple mathematics. Durant + Westbrook + Ibaka + Perkins = $54M. There's nothing you can do.
And that's assuming you don't resign Martin. Which means Harden for a shitty pick and a player you don't play.
What a wizard. Poof. Harden gone.
Yeah seriously Presti can do no wrong in my eyes. Give big money to Ibaka, trade Harden, can't wait to see what he does next.
CreepingFear
Member
I've been burned by too many Deng rumors in the past(Gasol,Kobe) to believe shit until it happens.
Meh, I spent enough time figuring it out for the last CBA.Learn how the cap works, seriously.
It's fun.
Also, Larry Coon's CBA FAQ reminds me too much of law school.
(I do know the basics, but I'm not nearly as up on the numbers as I used to be.)
BadAss2961
Member
Not sure about Oladipo, but if the Bulls can turn that into McLemore then that's a fucking steal.
We're really flexible with Deng because of Jimmy Butler.
Future PhaZe
Member
Our beat reporter already shot the rumor down.
LegendofJoe
Member
The Hawks or the Cavs would likely give up their mid-1st pick for Deng once they strike out in free agency, that's as much as you'd get for Deng though. Not really worth it imo.
Pretty much.
take pierce out of the deal, have him go to okc after we buy him out/amnesty. I'd love this deal.
sf2fanatic
Member
re watching the 1998 draft. Lol Donny stealing Dirk in a trade..the draft in general..lol
Adam Blade
WWKC
Why would anyone go to Jokelahoma voluntarily?
Gondo is cray cray.
Gondo is cray cray.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I don't make much of it at this point.
If we severely underperform for the next 3 years I'll start to worry.
The Heat are the kaiju, OKC are the jaegers.
To defeat a monster, we have to create a monster.
The rage I felt when we drafted Childress instead of Deng that year...
...and then the rage I felt when we drafted Marvin instead of Deron or Chris.
...and then the rage I felt when we drafted Sheldon in the Top 5 instead of even a sack of flour.
Be honest, were you really raging at the time those things happened?
kg and pierce vs judas in the finals
that would be awesome
Knux-Future
Banned
We just fired our CEO.
shit getting real?
shit getting real?
1. I remember the Childress pick pretty vividly. I was listening to the radio while doing homework in High School. We were expecting Deng to be gone at that point, but he was there. We knew Billy Knight loved long, athletic swingmen, so we expected either Deng or Childress...and we knew Childress' ugly ass shot wasn't going to cut it in the league. Of course we get Deng.
2. Local media was getting hyped as fuck about Marvin, but we had been trotting out hot garbage at point for too many years. I wanted Deron because of his size and toughness...but of course we got Marvin. Seemed particularly odd considering Josh and Josh were already set at 3 and 4. Of fucking course.
3. Dude. Everyone was mad about Sheldon. He had no business getting picked in the top 5. I was at my uncle's house, and I was furious about this pick.
Rodeo Clown
All aboard! The Love train!
But he can't shoot.
Hasphat'sAnts
Member
Instead of Deron, Chris, Conley, Rondo, or even Ray Felton and Jarrett Jack in a 3 year span.
We ended up with Acie Law.
Think about that for a minute.
EDIT: At least we didn't draft Javaris Crittenton.
We ended up with Acie Law.
Think about that for a minute.
EDIT: At least we didn't draft Javaris Crittenton.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
Scottie Pippen arrested for felony assault. Knocked somebody the fuck out at a club in Malibu last night.
edit: details from TMZ (grains of salt and all that)
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tells us ... Pippen has since been named as a suspect in a report for assault with a deadly weapon -- the deadly weapon being his shoes. We're told Pippen repeatedly kicked the 50-something-year-old victim when he was down.
As one source put it, "He beat the f*** out of him."
According to witnesses, the fight started after the alleged victim approached Pippen for an autograph. We're told Pippen said no, and something happened to set off the fight.
A family member of the alleged victim tells us, he was released from the hospital this morning with broken teeth, a swollen mouth, as well as back and head injuries.
edit: details from TMZ (grains of salt and all that)
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tells us ... Pippen has since been named as a suspect in a report for assault with a deadly weapon -- the deadly weapon being his shoes. We're told Pippen repeatedly kicked the 50-something-year-old victim when he was down.
As one source put it, "He beat the f*** out of him."
According to witnesses, the fight started after the alleged victim approached Pippen for an autograph. We're told Pippen said no, and something happened to set off the fight.
A family member of the alleged victim tells us, he was released from the hospital this morning with broken teeth, a swollen mouth, as well as back and head injuries.
Congrats on the tank
LegendofJoe
Member
Wtf Scottie, broke and now might be going to jail. man must have some real emotional issues that he never dealt with.
I like to think we were rewarded by our faith with Al.